Ice Cream Food Truck Catering in Chicago
Best Catering Expertise
By managing food truck daily life from event booking, to online ordering and catering we have cultivated an intimate relationship with great vendors throughout the country and know exactly which truck(s) will suit your needs, from a small neighborhood party to massive corporate events.
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- Caterings
- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Chicago Ice Cream Food Truck Catering
When the Windy City heats up, nothing cools down a crowd faster than a scoop from the best ice cream food truck catering Chicago has to offer. Best Food Trucks brings the sweetest fleet to backyard parties in Lincoln Park, company picnics on the lakefront, and wedding receptions from the West Loop to Wrigleyville.
Our head-liner is the beloved Chicago Ice Cream Truck, serving classic cones, loaded sundaes, and nostalgic novelties that make adults feel like kids again. Looking to build a full dessert station? Pair those frosty treats with funnel cakes hot off the fryer at My Funnel Truck, artisan cupcakes from Ms Tittle's Cupcakes, or espresso-kissed sweets courtesy of A.Sweets Girl. Round it all out with savory sliders and fries from La Patrona Food Bus so guests can balance sugar with a little Chicago-style comfort food.
Every truck in our Chicago dessert lineup is vetted for premium ingredients, quick service, and the kind of Midwestern hospitality that keeps corporate clients on LaSalle Street and festival crowds at Navy Pier coming back for seconds. Vegan sorbets, gluten-free cupcake options, and dairy-free shakes ensure no one is left out—except maybe those poor souls who claim they don’t like ice cream.
From Cubs game tailgates to summer music festivals in Grant Park, our logistics team handles permits, parking, and timing so you can focus on enjoying the party. Just tell us your guest count and location, and we’ll roll up with the perfect mix of ice cream and treats to keep Chicago smiling.
Ready to book the coolest catering in Chicago? Click on any truck above to explore menus, then contact Best Food Trucks today and reserve your date before the next heatwave hits Lake Michigan.
Skip the line and enjoy your Chicago party!
Chicagoans know how to throw a bash—whether it’s a birthday on the 606, a team-building happy hour in Fulton Market, or a block party in Beverly. With Best Food Trucks’ mobile ordering system, your guests can spend their time mingling instead of queuing outside the ice cream truck. A few taps on their phone, a stroll past the beanbags, and a text alerts them that their rainbow-sprinkle cone or Oreo-stacked sundae is ready at the window. No guesswork, no Lake Shore Drive–length lines.
Need to keep things running smoother than the Red Line at 6 a.m.? Send a pre-order link ahead of the event so coworkers at the Loop office, relatives flying in through Midway, or friends tailgating for the Sox can lock in a pick-up time before the first scoop hits the waffle cone. It’s the simplest way to deliver Chicago ice cream food truck catering that feels first-class and hassle-free. Pros across the city—from event planners at Navy Pier to brides saying “I do” in Logan Square—rely on Best Food Trucks for seamless service and sweet results. Book with us, and we’ll keep every guest smiling while you soak in the party.
To give you a taste
Mixed Berry Ice Cream
Churro Sundae
Waffle Cones
Ice Cream Filled Donuts
Pint
Hawaiian Style Shave Ice
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How We Make Food Truck Catering Easy
Streamlined Requests
With our quick and simple online catering form, you can request food trucks for your next event in a matter of minutes, specifying your guest count, budget and dates.
Choose Your Favorites
After you submit a catering request to us, our team will check availability for you and send over a list of amazing food truck menus to browse through (try not to drool).
Simplified Payments
Once you've decided on which truck you'd like to book, confirming them is as easy as clicking a button. All payments are handled securely on our website for ease of booking.
Pre-Ordering
If your meal time is limited, our staff will work with you to coordinate an online pre-order system where meals are predetermined and handed out hot during service.
Support Team
Our dedicated support team will be with you every step of the way from planning to organizing to grubbing your little heart out. With every event you'll have a dedicated member of our team available in case anything should arise.
Corporate Portal
With customizable features, executives can set up their own account, add a credit card and let their employees order as they want from the food truck or set spending limits.
They talk about us
4.64 (167,573 reviews)
Alyse K.
24 July 2025
Food was great. Our client loved it and super fast turnaround. Served 50+ people in under 40 mins. I would recommend and I will book again.
Lindsay S.
8 July 2025
Food was AMAZING!! They were friendly and great with all our guests! Food was delicious and everyone at the party was raving about how good it was! Huge success!
Erika W.
12 May 2025
Our team really enjoyed the empanadas. Angel was great to work with and kept me informed the entire time.
Jenn W.
17 December 2024
Food was great and such a hit for our holiday party
Chris K.
23 October 2024
Super friendly crew, delicious cupcakes, banana cream pudding & butter cookies! Can't wait to hire them for next year!
Martha M.
10 September 2024
Excellent tacos, rice and beans, and street corn! My guests raved about the food! I would have La Patrona back in a heartbeat! Watch out for the salsa - they are both spicy!
Jordan O.
31 May 2024
Food was amazing and the team was very responsive in helping me find a food truck promptly.
Maura D.
10 April 2026
Perfect pies and outstanding customer service on a lovely Friday evening So happy the trailer is there!
Patricia B.
10 April 2026
Grilled sourdough bread with chicken, cheeses, and Buffalo sauce was so good. No other sandwich like it.
Benjamin S.
10 April 2026
initially when I went to pick up the food it was a little chaotic I would like to see clear signs of where to order and pickup the food
Food Truck FAQ
- What is food truck catering?
- Food truck catering is when you hire a food truck to provide freshly made meals from a full service mobile kitchen for your event. Instead of using large containers filled with food made hours earlier, food is made fresh and onsite.
- How does food truck catering work with Best Food Trucks?
- With Best Food Trucks, you choose the budget for your event and provide details like, time, date, how many diners and what type of party you're throwing. Best Food Trucks will send out your request to regional food trucks who will submit a proposal based on your budget.
- How do we choose the budget for our food truck event?
- You choose the budget (within our parameters) and we'll find proposals that match that budget. Every proposal we send you will be for your submitted budget. For example if you submit a budget for $2000 for 80 people, we'll send you menus from vendors based on that budget. You'll see various menus, but they'll all be for your $2000 request.
- Are there different budgets for each food truck proposal?
- No. Each proposal will be for the budget you've chosen. If you have a budget of $2000, we'll only send you proposals for your budget of $2000.
- What are the menu choices for my food truck event budget?
- Once you choose a budget, we'll confirm the details and send out a request for proposals to the regions best food trucks! We'll submit a link for you to view food truck menus. You'll be able to select the food truck of your choice directly from the review link we send you.
- Can I request special options like gluten free or vegan from the food truck?
- YES!!! When you're requesting proposals you can make special requests in the "additional questions or comments" section.
- How long does it usually take to book a food truck for an event?
- In larger markets, it usually takes around one to three hours to start getting menu proposals back from food trucks. In smaller markets it can take up to 24 hours to see a list of menus for your region.
- How many people can one food truck serve for a catering event?
- Most food trucks can serve around 50-70 orders per hours. For bigger events, we suggest having multiple food trucks to ensure wait times don't get out of hand.
- Can we do online orders or pre-orders to reduce lines at the food truck for our event?
- Best Food Trucks has the best in class technology platform to allow your guests to skip the line and order directly from their phone. This ensures that your customers can enjoy your event and avoid waiting in line. When their order is ready, they'll get a text message to come pick up their order.
- Why should we book a food truck through Best Food Trucks instead of reaching out to food trucks directly?
- Best Food Trucks has a huge network of food trucks that we regularly work with. We collect ratings through online ordering system food trucks use daily. With our data we know which food trucks are right for your events. Additionally, we give you a selection of the best food trucks in your region so you don't have to worry about booking an unreliable food truck.
- Does a food truck need power?
- Food trucks come with their own generators. If you'd like to a quieter experience and have access to plugs, a food truck works best with two 20amp 110 circuits.
- What are the best food trucks for parties?
- Food trucks that can serve fast and serve a cuisine that can easily be eaten while standing without having to use utensils, typically work for a party atmosphere.
- Are food trucks cheaper than catering?
- Food trucks can be cheaper depending on the menu. However, the prices can vary considerably. Food trucks typically need a bit more staff and are bringing a full service kitchen to your event so they have additional costs which can impact the overall cost.